“Elpieglerie,” created by William-Adolphe Bouguereau in 1895, is an oil painting on canvas measuring 59.7 by 94.6 cm. This work belongs to the Academicism movement and falls under the genre of portraiture. Currently housed in a private collection, the artwork exemplifies Bouguereau’s skill in capturing delicate and realistic human forms.
The artwork depicts a young girl standing with a slightly tilted head, giving her an innocent and pensive expression. She is adorned in a light-colored dress that appears to be subtly illuminated, contrasting with the darker, shadowed background. The meticulous attention to detail in the rendering of her dress, hair, and facial features highlights Bouguereau’s mastery in creating lifelike textures. The girl’s relaxed pose, with her hands resting on a ledge, adds an element of casual grace to the composition. The lush, undefined greenery in the backdrop further enhances the sense of depth and naturalism in this exquisite portrait.
